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How to Make Homemade Greyhound Dog Food

While protein proves important in your greyhound's diet, meat isn't the only source. You can substitute cottage cheese or tofu for meat in a recipe for homemade greyhound dog food. You can also help your dog avoid preservatives, sweeteners and artificial colorings with a homemade diet. Making your g

Dog Training and Anal Glands

Learn a bit about canine anal glands and what has to be done. It is a very simple process and easy to learn.

How to Make a Fake Dog Tail

How a fake dog tail is made will depend on the breed of dog the tail is for. Some dogs are short haired while others have long shaggy tails. Purchase the appropriate type of fake fur. The only color choices may be black, brown, reddish-brown or white. If the dog is perhaps a beagle or Dalmatian use

Top Dog Breeds

There are over 150 recognized dog breeds by the American Kennel Club.This article lists the top ten most popular registered breeds in 2008 and provides profiles of each dog breed.

Labrador Training - Must-Know Things

During the Labrador training session, the training must be of fun and rewarding. You should remember what you want and what your Labrador want. Deciding about what really you and your dog want, there must be a proper planning, structure, patience and steady implementation. If you keep in mind about

Stop Your Family Dog From Digging

Make your dog's time in the yard fun and not destructive. Often when you leave a dog in the yard they feel abandoned, something that you may feel is a treatseems like a punishment to the dog. Abandonment outside will encourage inappropriate behaviour.

Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Successful Dog Grooming Business?

Going into the dog grooming business may just be the perfect choice for someone who is in love with dogs. Of course just your love for dogs will not carry the business; you need to have an interest in becoming a self styled entrepreneur. The key element that needs to be understood is that America lo

How to Make a Dog Repeller

Whether you want to repel your own dog or your neighbor's dog from coming into your garden, there are several home remedies you can use to keep them away. Dog repellents can be used inside or out, depending on the type of dog repellent you choose. You can buy commercial dog repellents that cost a lo

Fun & Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog

Teaching your dog simple tricks can not only help stimulate the dog's brain, but improve your communication skills with your dog. The following tricks can be used with or without the use of a clicker, but always should be used with positive reinforcement. In clicker training, the dog learns to assoc

How to Cure a Yeast Infection & Demodex Mange in a Puppy

Puppies that are born with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to skin conditions such as yeast infections or demodectic mange. Yeast grows naturally in your puppy's ears, but if allowed to grow in abundance, it will cause an infection. The infection can then move to your puppy's skin, cau

Dogs With Food Allergies

Food allergy is one of the most common illness in today's society.They can cause anywhere from mild to severe discomfort, sometimes keeping you from going about your daily activities.You should, therefore, consider your dog can also experience food allergies.

How to Make Purses That Hold Dogs

Create an attractive, practical and roomy purse that will safely hold your pooch along with your wallet, cell phone and lipstick. Your darling doggie will have plenty of breathing room in this cozy yet glamorous purse, and the bag is a breeze to wipe clean if an accident occurs. The purse constructi

Toy Dog Breed Information

Toy Dog is a term that refers to all smaller canine breeds. Italian greyhounds, miniature pinschers and chihuahuas are all examples of toy dog breeds. They are known for their small size and "lap dog" quality.

Make Your Dog Look Unique With Embroidered Dog Collars

Buying embroidered dog collars for your pet is a great way to show the world you love your dog. While your dog obviously won't be able to tell the difference; it's a trendy and cool thing to do that will add to the look of your animal much in the same way a great dress, or suit will make y

How to Fix Bleach Marks on Pants

Discovering bleach marks on your favorite pants is never a treat. Bleach stains ruin the look of your look and sometimes you just have to throw them out. Before doing so, consider experimenting with a few simple fixes that might restore your pants to "almost-like-new" condition.

How to Teach a Dog to Roll Over - A Question Not So Easy to Answer

It's not always that easy to learn how to teach a dog to roll over or do any other trick that you want. The success of your teachings often depend of the specific specimen. The worst thing is that dogs are not like people, they do not understand the human language.

Information on Kennel Cough

Your dog comes home from the kennel with a constant cough that sounds like something is stuck in his throat. It's probably a case of kennel cough, a disease that spreads fast and far among dogs in boarding facilities, shelters and other close quarters.